How much are property taxes in Melvern Township, KS?
Homeowners in Melvern Township, KS pay a median of $2,744 (±$730) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,071.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,364.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $178,800.
In Melvern Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,557 in 2015–2019 to $2,744 in 2020–2024 (+76.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,744 (±$730)
- With a mortgage
- $3,071
- Without a mortgage
- $2,364
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Melvern Township against Osage County, its state and the nation
| Melvern Township | Osage County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,744 (±$730) | $2,343 (±$127) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,071 (±$784) | $2,410 (±$160) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,364 (±$865) | $2,260 (±$178) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $178,800 (±$24,339) | $156,800 (±$8,090) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Melvern Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Osage County ($2,343).
It is not measurably different from Kansas ($2,798).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Osage County, Melvern Township ranks 5 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 1,494.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Melvern Township
The median tax ($2,744) is 1.5% of the median home value ($178,800).
Across Osage County the same ratio is 1.5%.
Across Kansas it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Melvern Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,557 (±$204) | $2,744 (±$730) | +76.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $111,600 (±$12,985) | $178,800 (±$24,339) | +60.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,310 (±$185) | $1,596 (±$100) | +21.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Melvern Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvern Township | — | $2,744 (±$730) | — |
| Melvern | 0.7 mi | $1,442 (±$282) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Osage County) | 4.9 mi | $2,000 (±$1,238) | Not measurably different |
| Olivet | 6.0 mi | $1,633 (±$431) | Lower |
| Agency Township | 7.2 mi | $1,700 (±$918) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 7.4 mi | $906 (±$215) | Lower |
| Lyndon | 8.2 mi | $1,909 (±$280) | Lower |
| Valley Brook Township | 8.2 mi | $2,414 (±$376) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Coffey County) | 8.3 mi | $998 (±$449) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melvern, KS ($1,442), Olivet, KS ($1,633), Waverly, KS ($906).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Osage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfax Township | $3,556 (±$1,468) |
| 2 | Arvonia Township | $3,423 (±$440) |
| 3 | Dragoon Township | $3,341 (±$617) |
| 4 | Grant Township (Osage County) | $3,121 (±$441) |
| 5 | Melvern Township | $2,744 (±$730) |
| 6 | Junction Township | $2,725 (±$393) |
| 7 | Overbrook | $2,711 (±$229) |
| 8 | Elk Township (Osage County) | $2,657 (±$266) |
| 9 | Valley Brook Township | $2,414 (±$376) |
| 10 | Barclay Township | $2,400 (±$724) |
| 11 | Ridgeway Township | $2,350 (±$215) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Osage County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Melvern Township
How much are property taxes in Melvern Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Melvern Township, KS is $2,744 (±$730) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Melvern Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Melvern Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Melvern Township gone up?
In Melvern Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,557 in 2015–2019 to $2,744 in 2020–2024 (+76.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Melvern Township higher than in Osage County?
In Melvern Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Osage County ($2,343).
It is not measurably different from Kansas ($2,798).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Melvern township, Osage County, Kansas (county subdivision:45725, in state:20 county:139).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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